Syracuse Orange Secure Victory Over Niagara Purple Eagles at JMA Wireless Dome

The Syracuse Orange improved their season record to an impressive 8-2 after a commanding performance against the Niagara Purple Eagles, who fell to 4-6. The final scoreline read 83-71 in favor of the home team.

At the JMA Wireless Dome, the Syracuse Orange showcased a dominant display of basketball against their opponents. The home team's offense was firing on all cylinders as they managed to put up 83 points by the end of regulation time. Their shooting was particularly effective, with a field goal percentage of 49 and converting eight out of twenty-two three-point attempts for a solid three-point percentage of 36. On two-point attempts, they were even more efficient, hitting over half their shots at a rate of 54 percent.

The Syracuse Orange also excelled in ball distribution and defensive plays. They tallied an impressive total of twenty-two assists throughout the game, demonstrating excellent teamwork and fluid ball movement. Defensively, they were formidable as well; with seven blocks and eight steals contributing to their robust defensive effort.

On top of that, Syracuse showed superiority in fast-break situations by scoring twenty fast break points which played a significant role in maintaining their offensive momentum. They also capitalized on turnovers by scoring fifteen points off turnovers made by the Purple Eagles.

The Niagara Purple Eagles did not go down without showing some resistance though. They managed to sink fourteen out of fifteen free throw attempts which translated into an exceptional free throw percentage near ninety-three percent – showcasing commendable composure from the charity stripe.

However, despite putting up seventy-one points themselves and having thirty-six rebounds overall with six steals and eleven assists, it wasn't enough to overcome Syracuse's consistent pressure throughout both halves where they scored thirty-eight and forty-five points respectively.

As for individual performances from both sides: details such as player names or specific stats are not provided within this summary but it is clear that contributions across both rosters played pivotal roles in how events unfolded during this matchup between these two teams.

Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their beloved team's progress: The next game for the Syracuse Orange will be held at JMA Wireless Dome against Pittsburgh Panthers on December 30th at noon Eastern Time. This encounter can be watched nationally on The CW network where fans will have another opportunity to support their team from either stands or screens alike.